Shogun Warriors #16
In "Death of Innocence," the Shogun Warriors race to Richard's California home only to face a chilling ambush by human-like robots designed to overwhelm them. As the team battles through the assault, they learn the Sanctuary has been destroyed—by a colossal green insect from beyond the stars. With their resolve tested and their allies lost, the Warriors mount their Shoguns and fly to Japan to confront the alien threat. Written by Doug Moench and illustrated by Herb Trimpe, with inks by Mike Esposito, colors by Ben Sean, and letters by Diana Albers, this 1980 issue features cover art by Herb Trimpe, whose dynamic pencils and inks bring the battle to life in a 40-cent comic that marks a pivotal moment in the series.
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The Warriors head to Richard's house in California. Suddenly they get attacked by the men in black. It turns out they are robots designed to look human and overpower the pilots. The heroes are able to fight back destroying most of the robots. Finding out the Sanctuary is under attack, they board their Shoguns and fly out to Japan. They find the Sanctuary has been destroyed by a giant green insect creature who claims to come from space. The Warriors engage the monster in battle killing it by collapsing a mountain on top of it. They then lay Dr.Tambura and the other Followers to rest.
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